Measurement of Calcium by Ion Selective Electrode (CAT#: STEM-ACT-0101-WXH)

Introduction

Calcium, the most abundant mineral in the body, is found in some foods, added to others, present in some medicines (such as antacids), and available as a dietary supplement. Calcium makes up much of the structure of bones and teeth and allows normal bodily movement by keeping tissue rigid, strong, and flexible <br />The normal regulation of calcium in our blood stream is similar to the way a thermostat works. The body is set to have a normal amount of calcium (somewhere between 8.6 to 10.3 mg/dL). The parathyroid glands can be thought of as the “calcium thermostat” of the body.